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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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I have 44.5mm (1.75") ports and I'm looking for recommendations on intake runner length. The car will see a blend of street and track use but predominantly street, so torque will be a factor. I would rather have decent torque than maximum hp. I'm not saying hp isn't important but I would prefer a happy medium.

The setup is utilizing a Weber 48 IDA with 44mm venturis.

I intentionally left the intake tubes a bit long so that I may cut them to desired length.

After I figure out the intake I'll work on the exhaust

Any and all help is appreciated.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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i think the intake length is related to the port timing and exhaust length, so mazda's numbers are a guideline unless you have the same port timing.



competition book says the lengths they used are 155mm F and 165R for the rx7 and 135mm and 145mm in the rx3
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Thanks for the info. So they use different length runners for the front and rear housings? I assumed they would be the same.
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Heath' post='912088' date='Nov 19 2008, 05:49 PM
Thanks for the info. So they use different length runners for the front and rear housings? I assumed they would be the same.


yeah, engine's not level in the car.
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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weird, i tried to attach an SAE paper, recent tech 84-7-11



they have power graphs for intake length, exhaust length, and port timings
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks for attempting. If you can figure it out please do I would love to check it out.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Heath' post='912297' date='Nov 23 2008, 01:02 PM
Thanks for attempting. If you can figure it out please do I would love to check it out.


whats your email?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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morganf1@charter.net

Thanks!
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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I also would be interested in the SAE paper. richard@greenbrothers.co.nz if it's not too much trouble.
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